Community Funding Investment Applications
Grants approval delegated to officers, except where applications exceed the delegated authority listed below. All delegations and limits are made pursuant to the Community Funding Investment Policy adopted by Council on 13 May 2025.
| Clause | Summary of Function or Power | Delegated Officers |
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Built Heritage Protection Fund Authority to approve applications anually for applications up to $10,000. Maximum funding available: one third of total project cost |
District Planning & Growth Lead Manager Strategic Planning |
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Community Climate Action Fund Authority to approve applications annually. Maximum funding available: case-by-case basis. |
Manager Strategic Planning Climate Change Response Lead |
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Community Events Grant Authority to approve applications: i. annually for applications over $5,000 ii. as required for applications under $5,000 Maximum funding available: case-by-case basis. |
Manager Community and Economic Development Community Development Advisor |
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Charitable Sponsorship Authority to approve applications as required. Maximum Funding Available: $500 per applicant. |
Chief Executive |
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Main Street Building Fund Authority to approve applications annually. Maximum funding available: one third of total project cost |
Manager Community and Economic Development Community Development Advisor |
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Manaaki Urupā Grant Authority to approve applications: i. annually for applications over $10,000 ii. as required for applications under $10,000 Maximum funding available: case-by-case basis. |
Manager Iwi Relationships Poutohutohu Matua |
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Marae Development Grant Authority to approve applications: i. annually for applications over $10,000 ii. as required for applications under $10,000 Maximum funding available: case-by-case basis. |
Manager Iwi Relationships Poutohutohu Matua |
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Natural Heritage Protection Fund Authority to approve applications up to $10,000 as required. Maximum funding available: one third of total project cost. |
Manager Strategic Planning District Planning & Growth Lead |
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Planting Our Place Fund Authority to approve applications as required. Maximum funding available: $5,000. |
Manager Strategic Planning District Planning & Growth Lead |
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Rural Hall Development Grants Authority to approve applications annually*. * If budget is not fully expended, rural hall societies are able to apply after the fact for projects under $10,000 Maximum funding available: on a case-by-case basis. |
Manager Community and Economic Development Community Development Advisor |
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Zero Waste Fund Authority to approve applications twice yearly. Maximum funding available: on a case-by-case basis. |
Manager Delivery Sustainability & Infrastructure |
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Cultural Heritage Protection Fund Authority to approve annually for applications up to $10,000. Maximum funding available: case-by-case basis. |
Manager Iwi Relationships Poutohutohu Matua |